The first thing Taft High School graduate Adolphus Washington tweeted after he was drafted Friday night?
Dam it feels good to be a Buffalo Bill
— The Dolph (@buckeye11_DD) April 30, 2016
Washington was drafted by the Buffalo Bills Saturday night in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
We've selected Adolphus Washington with the 80th pick in the #NFLDraft! pic.twitter.com/Q0e3OWY66W
— Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills) April 30, 2016
Washington, a senior at Ohio State, was a first team All-American. He was part of Ohio State's National Championship team in 2014.
While at Taft, the football team went to the playoffs in 2010 and 2011; he also played basketball and was part of the 2011 Division III state championship team.
More on Washington and his Taft roots
The Bills noted Washington's fake-outs, his existent touchdown record (rare for a defensive lineman), and his well-rounded athleticism, citing his years at Taft.
Coming soon to a backfield near you. #TheDolph
5 things you need to know about Washington: https://t.co/PSc6K9r8pm pic.twitter.com/YCceaHSgCs
— Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills) April 30, 2016
